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Sad Sochi bear is the symbol of Russia's ice hockey heartbreak

When the Russian ice hockey team loses, a nation cries.

IF FILMS HAVE taught us anything, it’s that the Russians are good at ice hockey. Intimidatingly good.

But they are out of the Olympics after losing 3-1 to Finland in the quarter-finals.

It’s a bit embarrassing to say the least and the home crowd weren’t afraid to let them know, booing them off the ice.

If there’s one silver lining, it’s this picture of Sochi Bear (we presume that’s his name) which is heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure.

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Want more pictures of sad Russians? Here you go:

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men David J. Phillip David J. Phillip

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men David J. Phillip David J. Phillip

 

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men David J. Phillip David J. Phillip

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men Julio Cortez Julio Cortez

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men Mark Humphrey Mark Humphrey

There are more — lots more, trust us — but that would just be cruel.

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    Feb 19th 2014, 7:32 PM

    I blame the gays

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    Feb 19th 2014, 7:34 PM

    He can’t bear to watch

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    Feb 19th 2014, 10:30 PM

    If only Russia had of been more open to the backdoor system.

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    Feb 19th 2014, 8:03 PM

    Hate to have had the ticket seated behind Bear!

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    Feb 19th 2014, 9:09 PM

    If you think this is overreaction, imagine what would have happened if Katie Taylor lost two years ago.

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    Feb 19th 2014, 10:07 PM

    Who?

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    Feb 20th 2014, 12:26 AM

    Next headline “Russian coach disappears Putin appoints new head coach HIMSELF”

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